A GS-2 here earns $29,842 at step 1 and $37,551 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.52% locality pay on top of the nationwide base table.
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| Step | Yearly | Per paycheck | Per hour | Base pay | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,842 | $1,148 | $14.30 | $25,393 | +$295 |
| Step 2 | $30,552 | $1,175 | $14.64 | $25,997 | +$302 |
| Step 3 | $31,541 | $1,213 | $15.11 | $26,839 | +$312 |
| Step 4 | $32,377 | $1,245 | $15.51 | $27,550 | +$321 |
| Step 5 | $32,739 | $1,259 | $15.69 | $27,858 | +$323 |
| Step 6 | $33,701 | $1,296 | $16.15 | $28,677 | +$332 |
| Step 7 | $34,664 | $1,333 | $16.61 | $29,496 | +$342 |
| Step 8 | $35,626 | $1,370 | $17.07 | $30,315 | +$351 |
| Step 9 | $36,589 | $1,407 | $17.53 | $31,134 | +$361 |
| Step 10 | $37,551 | $1,444 | $17.99 | $31,953 | +$370 |